The MPP – Mentor Protégé Program: A Tale of Two Programs – SBA All Small & DoW – Department of War
SBA All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP)
Target Audience: Small businesses including 8(a), HUBZone, ED/WOSB, SDVOSB, and small disadvantaged businesses pursuing federal contracting opportunities, seeking strategic growth partnerships.
Workshop Description: This workshop provides an overview of the SBA All Small Mentor-Protégé Program and how small businesses can leverage mentor relationships to enhance competitiveness in the federal marketplace. Participants will learn Program eligibility requirements, benefits of approved mentor-protégé agreements and joint venture opportunities.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the purpose and structure of the SBA All Small Mentor-Protégé Program
Identify eligibility requirements for mentors and protégés
Learn how joint ventures can improve federal contracting opportunities for both mentors and protégés
Recognize Program benefits and compliance responsibilities.
Department of War (DoW) Mentor-Protégé Program
Target Audience: Small businesses including disadvantaged businesses, women-owned businesses, HUBZone firms, veteran-owned businesses and companies supporting the defense industrial base, interested in DoW contracting opportunities.
Workshop Description: This workshop introduces the Department of War’s Mentor-Protégé Program and its role in strengthening small business participation within the defense supply chain. Attendees will explore Program goals, eligibility criteria, mentor incentives, developmental assistance opportunities, and strategies for building successful partnerships with prime contractors.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the purpose and objectives of the DoW Mentor-Protégé Program
Identify eligibility requirements and qualifying small business categories
Learn the types of developmental assistance available through the Program
Understand mentor incentives and benefits for participating firms
Explore strategies for establishing successful mentor-protégé relationships in the defense marketplace
Explore how the Program increases DIB suppliers.
Speaker(s): Tim Healy, Program Director, University of Houston, APEX Accelerator. Ida Benson, Business Opportunity Specialist, SBA Houston District Office
Co-Sponsor(s):
Fee: No Cost